Wolfgang Van Halen Offers Support for New Van Halen Album

The musician says he'll help in any way he can as his uncle Alex works to complete recordings.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Wolfgang Van Halen, the bassist who joined Van Halen in 2007, says he doesn't have any inside information about his uncle Alex's plans to release an archival Van Halen album, but that he's happy to support the project in any way he can. Alex Van Halen has recruited Toto guitarist Steve Lukather as a co-producer to finish what he described as "recordings that were going to be the next [Van Halen] record" before the 2020 death of his brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

Why it matters

The potential release of new Van Halen music, even if it's from previously recorded material, would be a major event for the band's loyal fanbase. Wolfgang's involvement as the bassist could also help generate excitement, as he was part of the band's last successful lineup and album.

The details

Wolfgang says he's not sure exactly what recordings Alex is referring to, as there were times in the past when the three Van Halens - Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang - would jam in the studio together. But Wolfgang says he's ready to help in any way he can, whether that's adding bass parts or providing other assistance as Alex works to complete the project.

  • In February 2026, Alex Van Halen revealed his plans for the new Van Halen album.
  • Wolfgang Van Halen discussed the project in an interview on Sirius XM's Faction Talk on February 26, 2026.

The players

Wolfgang Van Halen

The bassist who joined Van Halen in 2007 and is the son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

Alex Van Halen

The drummer for Van Halen and the brother of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who is spearheading the effort to complete the new Van Halen album.

Steve Lukather

The guitarist for the band Toto, who has been recruited by Alex Van Halen to co-produce the new Van Halen album.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, I haven't played anything yet, so I'm not sure what Al is talking about in that respect. They could be older ideas that maybe we worked on, you know 15 years ago or something. Because there were a couple of years where Dad, Al and I were just jamming in the studio.”

— Wolfgang Van Halen (Faction Talk)

“But I really do think it's more of Al's thing to talk about. I'm really just here in a position of helping him with whatever he needs. If he needs bass on something, I'm there. If he needs anything else, I'm there. Whatever he needs, but it's definitely his thing to spearhead and I'm in a support position.”

— Wolfgang Van Halen (Faction Talk)

What’s next

Alex Van Halen is expected to provide more details on the progress of the new Van Halen album in the coming months.

The takeaway

The potential release of new Van Halen music, even from previously recorded material, would be a highly anticipated event for the band's devoted fanbase. Wolfgang Van Halen's involvement as the bassist could help generate excitement, as he was part of the band's last successful lineup and album.